SENIOR PARENTING PRACTITIONER in Cardiff

Cardiff Parenting Services are part of Cardiff Early Help. Cardiff Parenting Services are strategically led by a Senior Educational Psychologist and include teams that deliver group and individual parenting programmes and interventions, across the whole of Cardiff. We work in community settings, schools and with families in the home; working in partnership with families to improve parenting confidence and skills, strengthen relationships and nurture wellbeing and resilience. Cardiff Parenting is grant funded by Welsh Government.

We have office bases across Cardiff, and also have equipment for mobile working.

Information about our Parenting Services can be found online:

Cardiff Parenting 0-18 – Cardiff Family Advice and Support : Cardiff Family Advice and Support (cardifffamilies.co.uk)

We also post on our Twitter and Facebook pages – search for Cardiff Parenting – Rhianta Caerdydd to find out more.

Staff who currently work within the team say ‘It’s great being part of a supportive team, who work amazingly well together and are always there for each other’

If you require additional support to complete this job application, our Into Work Advice Service team can help you. To receive further support contact 029 2087 1071 or email intoworkadviceservice@cardiff.gov.uk

About the job

We are seeking to appoint a Senior Parenting Practitioner, who will deliver a menu of Parenting Programmes for the Cardiff Parenting 0-18 service across Cardiff. The successful candidate will provide parenting interventions on a group basis and also, where necessary, on a one to one basis with service users in their home. The Senior Parenting Practitioner is responsible for:

• providing support and supervision to the Parenting Practitioners in the delivery of a range of parenting programmes and in the leading of creche provision.
• supporting the Area Team Leader in the effective coordination and delivery, monitoring and evaluation of parenting programmes across Cardiff – training in the relevant parenting programmes will be given.

We take the welfare of our staff seriously and strive to always create a positive working environment ensuring that our amazing workforce feel respected and valued.

Here are some examples of how we try and achieve this:

• A generous annual leave entitlement.
• Access to the Cardiff & Vale of Glamorgan Pension Fund which is part of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), offering a reputable, secure and flexible pension plan.
• Guaranteed access to further Training & Development to give you the opportunity advance your career with us.
• Access to employee equality networks for support, guidance and socialising (these networks include the Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic Network, Carers Network, Disability Network, LGBT Network & the Women’s Network).
• Access to comprehensive employee wellbeing support.
• Access to the MyAdvantages Employee Benefits Platform (which includes access to the Council’s Cycle to Work Scheme and exclusive discounts at retailers such as Asda, Tesco & Ikea).

What We Are Looking For From You

The post holder will demonstrate the ability to plan and deliver a range of parenting programmes that enhance positive parenting skills and nurture and support the child’s/young person’s development and wellbeing. The post holder may work with service users who are experiencing challenge and trauma so will need to have a non-judgemental approach, demonstrating empathy and understanding.

Candidates will monitor and motivate team performance, taking action to address performance not on target and carry out regular supervisions to ensure that staff feel supported in their role and have opportunities for development.

The post holder will receive and need to problem solve and respond appropriately to, disclosures from service users concerning vulnerable children and/or adults, child protection and/or domestic abuse, seeking support and advice from the Area Team Leader to efficiently follow protocols and procedures as necessary.

A clean driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential, as the role requires travel across all areas of the city.

The ability to speak other languages, in particular Welsh alongside other community languages would be an advantage.

When applying please make reference to how you meet the essential criteria of the attached Person Specification.

Additional information

If you would like more information, please contact the team manager Robina Woodfield on 07970642561

These posts are subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks.

Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well‑being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.

We understand you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own.

We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.

Job Category Social Services – Childrens

Working Pattern/Contract Type Full Time Permanent